FOREVER.AFRICA.

Get ready to kick off the 2024 football year and join us in the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 13th January to 11th February. This year, we are not only rooting for our numerous PUMA Athletes and Federations on the pitch. With this years motto FOREVER.AFRICA. we embrace our commitment, celebrate our rich history and our connection with the African football off the pitch as well. Read on to learn more about PUMA x AFCON. 

The AFCON is the biennial tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and as the continent’s premier football tournament. Dating back to 1957, it has evolved into a spectacular event that unites national teams from across Africa in a battle for the championship. This year, 24 teams will engage in fierce competition. Drawn into six groups of four, the top two from each group, along with the four highest-ranked third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16. From there, the tournament takes a thrilling journey through knockout phases, ultimately determining the champion. 

This year marks the 34th edition and is set to take place from January 13th to February 11th, 2024. The tournament will be hosted by the Ivory Coast for the second time in history. The matches will be spread across six stadiums in five host cities: Abidjan, Bouaké, Korhogo, San Pédro, and Yamoussoukro. 

FASTER.AFRICA.

To celebrate our dedication, history, and association with African Football, we’ve launched several Fanwear Collections. The colourful lifestyle apparel have been designed to celebrate our PUMA teams at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Taking cues from our African federations away jerseys, the collections creatively incorporate unique details, bringing to life the cultural symbols of each nation in a stylish and accessible manner. Get ready to embrace the essence of African football in a casual and distinctive way!

AFCON x PUMA: writing football history

AFCON is not just a tournament; it’s a stage for African football teams to showcase their extraordinary talent at the highest level. At PUMA, we’ve been an integral part of this journey, with supporting African national teams since the 1970s and watching our teams achieving remarkable successes. In the last eight competitions, PUMA teams secured the title five times, and each of those five finals was a PUMA showdown. This year, we are thrilled to announce that six PUMA teams – Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, and Guinea – will be taking center stage at the upcoming AFCON. 

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast 🇨🇮

The Ivory Coast national football team has been a consistent force in the Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, winning their first title in 1992 and repeating the success in 2015. In recent AFCON competitions, the Ivory Coast demonstrated competitive performances with 2019 reaching the quarterfinals and 2021 making it to the round of 16.

Our PUMA Athletes on the pitch for the Ivory Coast: 

• ERIC BAILLY 
• SEBASTIEN HALLER 
• IBRAHIM SANGARÉ 
• ISMAILA SORO 
• ABAKAR SYLLA 
• MOISE SAHI DION 
• ODILON KOSSOUNOU 

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇦

The Moroccan national football team, known as the “Atlas Lions,” have reached varying results in recent AFCON tournaments. In the 2019 edition, they reached the Round of 16 and in 2021, Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals. This year, the squad has set its sights on a long journey in the AFCON tournament following their achievement of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2022. 

Our PUMA Athletes on the pitch for Morocco:

• ROMAIN SAISS 
• BILAL EL KHANNOUSS 
• JAWAD EL YAMIQ 
• IMRAN LOUZA 
• TARIK TISSOUDALI 

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇳

Senegal’s national football team, known as the “Lions of Teranga,” has been a force to be reckoned with in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments. In the 2019 edition, they reached the final, narrowly falling short against Algeria. With consistent performances in the quarterfinals and beyond, and as the current champions, the Lions of Teranga have become a favourite on the continental stage, promising excitement and high stakes in this years AFCON. 

Our PUMA Athletes on the pitch for Senegal: 

• PAPE CISSÉ 
• FAMARA DIEDHIOU 
• CHEIKHOU KOUYATÉ 
• MAMADOU LOUM 
• KALIDOU KOULIBALY 
• ABDOU DIALLO 
• FORMOSE MENDY 
• YOUSSEFF SABALY 
• LOPY DION 

🇪🇬 Egypt 🇪🇬

Egypt’s national football team, known as “The Pharaohs,” has been the most successful team in the Africa Cup of Nations with a record 7 titles. They are also the oldest AFCON national football team, since they made their first appearance in 1957. With their rich history and consistent success – ending their last tournament in 2nd place – Egypt should always be considered a favourite to win. 

Our PUMA Athlete on the pitch for Egypt:  

• AHMED HEGAZY 

🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇭

Ghana’s national football team, renowned as the “Black Stars,” has been a presence in the Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with four cup titles dating back to the 1960s and 1980s. With a rich history of reaching semi-finals and finals in past tournaments, the Black Stars continue to be a strong competitor, promising exciting performances in this years AFCON edition. 

Our PUMA Athletes on the pitch for Ghana: 

• MOHAMMED KUDUS 
• ANDY YIADOM 
• IDDRISU BABA 
• FELIX AFENA-GYAN 
• JORDAN AYEW 
• OKYERE WRIEDT 
• RANSFORD KONIGSDORFFER 
• KASIM ADAMS 
• RICHARD OFORI 
• OSMAN BUKARI 
• LAWRENCE ATI ZIGI 
• KAMAL SOWAH 

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇳

Guinea’s national football team, called the “Syli Nationale,” has showcased its talent on the Africa Cup of Nations stage and achieved quarter-final success in the 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2015 tournaments. In the 2019 edition, they made it to the Round of 16. With that track record, Guinea is ready to go even further in this years tournament. 

Our PUMA Athlete on the pitch for Guinea: 

• MOMO CISSÉ 

As the tournament unfolds, we will cheer for our athletes and teams on and off the pitch!

Let’s celebrate skill, passion, and the unbreakable bond that ties us to the heartbeat of African football.

#FOREVER.FASTER. 

#FOREVER.AFRICA.